At a Glance
- Tasks: Research and develop innovative investment strategies in global equity markets.
- Company: Leading global multi-strategy hedge fund based in London.
- Benefits: Direct exposure to experienced Portfolio Managers and collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with top investment professionals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact with your quantitative skills in a fast-paced investment setting.
- Qualifications: 2-8 years in quantitative research, strong programming skills in Python, advanced degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
A leading global multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking an Equities Quantitative Researcher to join a high-performing investment team based in London.
This is a front-office role focused on the research, development and implementation of systematic investment strategies across global equity markets, supporting investment decision-making within a highly collaborative platform.
This position offers direct exposure to experienced Portfolio Managers and the opportunity to contribute innovative investment ideas, develop predictive models and identify new sources of alpha.
The successful candidate will play a key role in signal research, portfolio construction and the ongoing enhancement of the team's systematic investment process, operating within a fast-paced environment where rigorous analysis and intellectual curiosity are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and develop quantitative signals and alpha factors across global equity markets.
- Analyse large fundamental, market and alternative datasets to identify investable opportunities.
- Design, test and evaluate systematic investment strategies using robust research methodologies.
- Conduct statistical analysis and backtesting to assess signal effectiveness and portfolio impact.
- Work closely with Portfolio Managers to generate actionable investment insights and support decision-making.
- Develop and enhance research tools, infrastructure and data pipelines.
- Contribute to portfolio construction, risk management and performance attribution analysis.
- Identify and evaluate new datasets, methodologies and machine learning techniques to improve research outcomes.
- Monitor live strategies and investigate performance drivers across portfolios.
- Collaborate with researchers, developers and investment professionals to improve the overall investment process.
Requirements
- Approx. 2-8 years of experience within quantitative research, systematic equities, statistical arbitrage or a related buy-side investment strategy.
- Strong understanding of statistics, probability, data analysis and quantitative modelling techniques.
- Advanced programming skills in Python and experience working with large datasets.
- Experience developing, testing and evaluating predictive investment signals or quantitative strategies.
- Knowledge of equity market dynamics, factor investing and portfolio construction principles.
- Experience applying machine learning, data science or advanced analytical techniques within a financial context is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, front-office investment environment and communicate research findings effectively.
- Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or a related quantitative discipline is preferred.
For more information contact
- Thomas Hennelly
- thomas@pointonetalent. com
- Graham Murphy
- graham@pointonetalent. com
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Equities Quantitative Researcher employer: Point One - Hedge Fund Talent
At Point One - Hedge Fund Talent, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a founding member of our new investment team, you will benefit from substantial capital and top-tier infrastructure while enjoying a dynamic work culture that prioritises mentorship and professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of US Equities with a clear path to leadership in a world-class platform.
Contact Details:
Point One - Hedge Fund Talent Recruitment Team
